To define a new connection from the Connection parameter in a Teradata Non-Spatial format:
- Select Add Database Connection. See database-specific parameters below, as well as the section Adding a Database Connection in a Workspace in Using Database Connections The new connection can be made visible only to the current user, or can be shared among multiple users.
Note: To select an existing, previously defined connection, see the section Reusing a Database Connection in Using Database Connections
Database Connection
Teradata
Name
Enter a name for the new connection.
Connection Parameters
Host
This specifies the hostname or IP address of the machine hosting the DBMS.
Port
When connecting remotely, this parameter specifies the Teradata Server port on which to connect to the DBMS service. The default port is 1025.
Database
Specifies the name of the Teradata Database. The database name must exist in the DBMS.
Username and Password
Enter the username and password to access the service.
Advanced – Specify JDBC Connection
When enabled, this parameter will allow the JDBC connection string and properties to be specified directly, in order to connect to the database.
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Option |
Description |
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Connection String |
The connection string for the database to which you are connecting. |
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Mask Connection String |
When this option is checked (set to Yes), connection strings for database connections are masked in translation and error logs. Connection strings may contain sensitive information (for example, passwords). A masked connection string appears as: jdbc:<subprotocol>:************ When this option is unchecked (set to No), connection strings are logged in plain text. |
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Connection Property and Value |
Name/value pairs entered here will be set in the order specified, then passed on in a Properties object when connecting to the database. They do not require manual encoding of characters that are not safe in Connection Strings. |